F60 Torch Safety
(1) Citywide permit - ANS-permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle, use or
sell hazardous materials, or conduct an operation on a citywide basis. A citywide
permit is valid to temporarily store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or to
conduct an operation at one or more locations subject to the following restrictions:
• The duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 calendar
days and all hazardous materials associated with such activity are removed from the
location at the end of the workday. Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days
at any one location shall require a site-specific permit.
• The quantity of hazardous materials being temporarily stored and used does not
exceed 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250 gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300
gallons of any combustible liquid. Storage or use of hazardous materials in quantities
exceeding these amounts requires a site-specific permit for each location at which
such storage or use occurs.
\(1) Site-specific permit - ANS-Such permit authorizes the permit holder to store,
handle, or use flammable gases, or conduct a torch operation at a specific premises
or location. A site-specific permit may be a permanent permit or a temporary permit.
\(1) Transportation permit - ANS-permit authorizes the permit holder to transport,
pick up and deliver hazardous materials. Any person who transports any hazardous
material in the quantity of requiring a FDNY permit has to apply for a FDNY
transportation permit. The FDNY transportation permit (sticker) must be displayed on
the vehicle
\(exitinguisher) The flame must be approached from _____ direction - ANS-upwind
\(Floor question) Prior to commencement of the torch operation, the fire safety
manager or responsible person shall inspect - ANS-the lower floors or levels and
take all necessary and appropriate precautions to protect any combustible surfaces
and materials that potentially would be exposed to sparks and slag from the torch
operation. A certification to that effect must be made on the hot work authorization.
\*check reports must be kept at the work site - ANS-during the work, made available
for inspection by a representative of the FDNY, and maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 48 hours after work is complete.
\25 Ft rule - ANS-All other hot work operations shall be conducted at least 25 feet
from combustible materials and combustible waste or shall be provided with
appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting exposed
combustibles.
\35 ft rule - ANS-Hot work operations involving cutting or welding shall be conducted
at least 35 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste or shall be
provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting
exposed combustibles.
\911 basics - ANS-• The phone number you are calling from
• The nature of the emergency
, • Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of a person who may
have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a
description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical
emergencyBe prepared to follow any instructions the operator gives you. Many 911
operators can tell you exactly what to do to help in an emergency until help arrives.
Finally, do not hang up until the operator instructs you to.
After the FDNY arrives, the fire guard should be sure to meet the emergency
responders to provide them with information regarding the nature of the emergency,
its location on the construction site and to provide the information that the
emergency responders request
\A copy of the FDNY permit and hot work authorization are to be kept by the -
ANS-kept by the fire guard or the person who performs the fire watch. Copies of
completed permits will be maintained in the project files
\A fire watch must be maintained during - ANS-any hot work operation
\A fire watch must be maintained during - ANS-any hot work operation
\A hot work program authorization is required for - ANS-any project conducted on
premises involving hot work operations.
\A hot work program authorization must be available for - ANS-inspection by any
representative of the Fire Department during the performance of the work, and for 48
hours after the work is complete.
\A LPG/CNG permit will not be issued by the FDNY for a stationary LPG/CNG
installation located in - ANS-an area where access to piped natural gas from a public
utility is available.
\A portable fire extinguisher with at least a __________ ratingmust be readily
accessible within________feet the location where hot work is performed and where
the fire guards are positioned. In case of fire, 911 must be called. -
ANS-2-A:20BC:rating / 30 ft
\A torch-applied roof system is a - ANS-bituminous roofing system using membranes
that are adhered by heating with a torch and melting asphalt back coating instead of
mopping hot asphalt for adhesion.
\A torch-applied roof system is widely used in - ANS-US, torch-applied operations
can be hazardous to roofers and the public.
\All fire extinguishers must be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more
than - ANS-5 ft above the floor and the clearance between the bottom of the
extinguisher and the floor is not less than 4 in. In other words, no fire extinguisher is
allowed to put on floor.
\All hot work authorizations must be returned to - ANS-the responsible person upon
completion of work for the day to confirm that work in the area has been concluded.
This returned authorization must be filed with the FDNY hot work permit section with
the appropriate original.
\All hot work operations, the owner of the hot work operation areas must designate -
ANS-A responsible person
(1) Citywide permit - ANS-permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle, use or
sell hazardous materials, or conduct an operation on a citywide basis. A citywide
permit is valid to temporarily store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or to
conduct an operation at one or more locations subject to the following restrictions:
• The duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 calendar
days and all hazardous materials associated with such activity are removed from the
location at the end of the workday. Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days
at any one location shall require a site-specific permit.
• The quantity of hazardous materials being temporarily stored and used does not
exceed 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250 gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300
gallons of any combustible liquid. Storage or use of hazardous materials in quantities
exceeding these amounts requires a site-specific permit for each location at which
such storage or use occurs.
\(1) Site-specific permit - ANS-Such permit authorizes the permit holder to store,
handle, or use flammable gases, or conduct a torch operation at a specific premises
or location. A site-specific permit may be a permanent permit or a temporary permit.
\(1) Transportation permit - ANS-permit authorizes the permit holder to transport,
pick up and deliver hazardous materials. Any person who transports any hazardous
material in the quantity of requiring a FDNY permit has to apply for a FDNY
transportation permit. The FDNY transportation permit (sticker) must be displayed on
the vehicle
\(exitinguisher) The flame must be approached from _____ direction - ANS-upwind
\(Floor question) Prior to commencement of the torch operation, the fire safety
manager or responsible person shall inspect - ANS-the lower floors or levels and
take all necessary and appropriate precautions to protect any combustible surfaces
and materials that potentially would be exposed to sparks and slag from the torch
operation. A certification to that effect must be made on the hot work authorization.
\*check reports must be kept at the work site - ANS-during the work, made available
for inspection by a representative of the FDNY, and maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 48 hours after work is complete.
\25 Ft rule - ANS-All other hot work operations shall be conducted at least 25 feet
from combustible materials and combustible waste or shall be provided with
appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting exposed
combustibles.
\35 ft rule - ANS-Hot work operations involving cutting or welding shall be conducted
at least 35 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste or shall be
provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting
exposed combustibles.
\911 basics - ANS-• The phone number you are calling from
• The nature of the emergency
, • Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of a person who may
have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a
description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical
emergencyBe prepared to follow any instructions the operator gives you. Many 911
operators can tell you exactly what to do to help in an emergency until help arrives.
Finally, do not hang up until the operator instructs you to.
After the FDNY arrives, the fire guard should be sure to meet the emergency
responders to provide them with information regarding the nature of the emergency,
its location on the construction site and to provide the information that the
emergency responders request
\A copy of the FDNY permit and hot work authorization are to be kept by the -
ANS-kept by the fire guard or the person who performs the fire watch. Copies of
completed permits will be maintained in the project files
\A fire watch must be maintained during - ANS-any hot work operation
\A fire watch must be maintained during - ANS-any hot work operation
\A hot work program authorization is required for - ANS-any project conducted on
premises involving hot work operations.
\A hot work program authorization must be available for - ANS-inspection by any
representative of the Fire Department during the performance of the work, and for 48
hours after the work is complete.
\A LPG/CNG permit will not be issued by the FDNY for a stationary LPG/CNG
installation located in - ANS-an area where access to piped natural gas from a public
utility is available.
\A portable fire extinguisher with at least a __________ ratingmust be readily
accessible within________feet the location where hot work is performed and where
the fire guards are positioned. In case of fire, 911 must be called. -
ANS-2-A:20BC:rating / 30 ft
\A torch-applied roof system is a - ANS-bituminous roofing system using membranes
that are adhered by heating with a torch and melting asphalt back coating instead of
mopping hot asphalt for adhesion.
\A torch-applied roof system is widely used in - ANS-US, torch-applied operations
can be hazardous to roofers and the public.
\All fire extinguishers must be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more
than - ANS-5 ft above the floor and the clearance between the bottom of the
extinguisher and the floor is not less than 4 in. In other words, no fire extinguisher is
allowed to put on floor.
\All hot work authorizations must be returned to - ANS-the responsible person upon
completion of work for the day to confirm that work in the area has been concluded.
This returned authorization must be filed with the FDNY hot work permit section with
the appropriate original.
\All hot work operations, the owner of the hot work operation areas must designate -
ANS-A responsible person
